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Marshall “Marty” Jones

January 3, 2022 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

Marshall Jones Jr., of New Lisbon, Wisconsin, son of Thelma Jones and the late Marshall Jones, passed away in Kenosha, Wisconsin on December 26th, 2021. Marshall “Marty” was born in Missouri and recently resided in […]

UPDATED SERVICE Thomas “Tom” Nelson Jr, 70, Sunman

January 3, 2022 Moore Funeral Homes

UPDATED GRAVESIDE SERVICE Thomas “Tom” Lee Nelson Jr., 70, of Sunman passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky. Tom was born on Saturday, May 19, 1951 in Hamilton County, […]

Edward Armbrecht, 72, Versailles

January 3, 2022 Stratton-Karsteter

Edward Louis Armbrecht, 72, of Versailles, passed away on January 2, 2022, at River Terrace Health Campus, Madison. He was born on June 25, 1949, in Batesville, the son of Orvall and Lucille (Prakel) Armbrecht. […]

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Trooper from Versailles District promoted to Sergeant in K-9 Division

January 3, 2022 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter has announced the promotion of Master Trooper Christopher Richey (pictured) to the position of Sergeant in the Indiana State Police, K-9 Division. Sergeant Richey graduated from […]

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Welsh announces candidacy for House District 55 seat

January 3, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Ripley and Franklin County Health Officer has announced his intent to run for the Indiana House District 55 seat being vacated by the retiring Cindy Ziemke. Dr. David Welsh (pictured) said […]

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Indiana executive branch employees receive pay raise to start 2022

January 3, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A number of people who work in Indiana’s executive branch is receiving a pay raise of roughly 5 percent to begin the New Year. Governor Eric Holcomb made the announcement last week. […]

Obituary for Donald “Don” Wilmer

January 3, 2022 Porter Oliger Pearson

Donald T. Wilmer, “Show Don”, 66, of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at his home in Millhousen. Don was born on November 20, 1955 in Greensburg, Indiana to Walter and Mary (Eden) […]

Record number of COVID-19 cases reported by IDH prior to New Year’s Day

January 3, 2022 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — A record of 12,020 new cases of COVID-19 were reported prior to New Year’s Day by the Indiana Department of Health. In addition, 49 virus-related deaths were confirmed. Locally, 55 new cases and […]

One reportedly flown from rollover crash in Peppertown area

January 3, 2022 Tom Snape

PEPPERTOWN, IN — State Road 229 south of Walnut Fork Road was closed for a while the afternoon of New Year’s Eve due to a rollover crash. Oldenburg firefighters and Batesville EMS responded, and a […]

Two incidents keep Franklin County deputies hopping on New Year’s Day

January 3, 2022 Tom Snape

ANDERSONVILLE, IN — One call for help led to another in western Franklin County over the weekend. Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched Saturday afternoon around 12:15 to a reported large fight on Green Street […]

Doris Lewis, 75, Holton

January 3, 2022 Stratton-Karsteter

Doris Mae Lewis, 75, of Holton passed away at 8:45am, Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born in Cincinnati on July 19, 1946 the daughter of Brent […]

Bengals win North for first time since 2015, Colts lose but can still make playoffs

January 3, 2022 Annie Nunley

For the first time since 2015, the Cincinnati Bengals are in the playoffs and the AFC North champions. On Sunday at PBS, the Cats beat the previously top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs 34-31. The Bengals trailed […]